While we all know individuals who are wildly outgoing, plenty of fun to be around and occasionally even obnoxious, chances are we relate less to these extroverts and more to introverts or people ...

The American Psychological Association’s Dictionary of Psychology defines introversion as a “broad personality trait” and an “orientation toward the internal private world of one’s self and one’s ...

“In our society, there seems to be an emphasis on the idea of ‘get out there and show what you’ve got,’ rather than ‘stay in and develop what you’ve got,’” says Laurie Helgoe, Ph.D., a psychologist, ...

Being an introvert doesn’t matter how much you like spending time with other people. Introverts can have some of the most profound and meaningful friendships. Introversion is not an insult; it's just ...

Jeri Bingham, the founder of Black Introvert Week (Feb. 8-15), has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Cosmo UK, Color Magazine, and on WGN Radio Chicago. She is a contributing writer for ...

Not every career is ideal for introverts, but you can still make good money while keeping a low profile. Here are 15 of the ...

Most people fall somewhere along the spectrum of introversion and extroversion, which refers to how they interact with other people. Extroverts draw a lot of energy from being social, while introverts ...

Joel Medina spent his life devouring all things pop culture - for better and worse (he watched Final Destination way too young). Born and raised in LA County, he spent his summers watching every movie ...

For many introverts, Christmas can feel like a month-long marathon of noise, gatherings, and expectations. The season is meant to be joyful, but the pace and social pressure can leave people drained ...